Ume Tange

Ume Tange (丹下 梅, born October 14, 1873, died November 23, 1955) was a Japanese educator and politician. She was a pioneer in women's education and suffrage movements in Japan.

Tange graduated from Joshi Gakuen (a women's school) and later dedicated her life to improving the status of women in Japanese society. She was actively involved in various women's organizations and advocated for women's right to vote.

Her work included lecturing on women's rights, publishing articles, and participating in political activities aimed at achieving gender equality. She believed strongly in the importance of education for women's empowerment and societal advancement.

Tange's efforts contributed to the eventual enfranchisement of women in Japan after World War II. She served as a member of the House of Councillors (the upper house of the Japanese Diet) representing the Japan Socialist Party, further advancing women's issues from within the government. Her legacy as a champion of women's rights and a dedicated public servant continues to be recognized in Japan.